Friday Newsletter 11-21-14

 THE WEEK AHEAD: “Spirit Week”

Mon – “Sock it to ‘Em!” – wear crazy/funky socks (may wear jeans – but they must be rolled up to show socks)

Tues – “Show School Pride!” – dress down in school colors – blue & gold (may wear jeans)

Wed – SCHOOL DISMISSES @ 12:00 NOON

        Lunch is served

        “Class Spirit Day!” – each classroom follows a theme (see below)

Thurs- NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING DAY

Fri -   NO SCHOOL

MIDQUARTER GRADES: K-2: Midquarter Reports may be found in today’s folder. Please look these over, sign & return. GRADES 3-8: Midquarter grades are available online today through Option C. Please sign in at www.optionc.com, school code 8085, with your personal user name and password. Please check grades, sign the slip enclosed in this folder, and return. Teachers will contact directly those not returning a signed form. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher.

SPIRIT WEEK:  OLOS students are encouraged to participate in spirit week, just before the basketball games get started for the season. This Monday, Nov. 24^th we will have “Sock it to Em” day – students wear crazy/funky socks, Tuesday, the 25^th will be “Show School Spirit by wearing blue & gold”. Wednesday the 26^th – each classroom has decided on the following themes:

PK – PJ’s

K  - PJ’s

1/2 – Favorite Team/colors

3/4 – PJ’s

5/6 – Hunting

7/8 – Inside out shirts

PLEASE NOTE – If you choose not to follow the daily theme, then do not dress down – normal dress code will be in force.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS:  Congratulations to our new Student Council members! They are:  President – Devin Haeffner, Secretary – Hannah Evers, Treasurer – Macy Adrian, and classroom representatives – Trent Parr, Sara Beck, Gracie Evers, & Kayla Bond. To read some of the students’ speeches, please refer to the reverse side of the Penance Service flyer and the December Menu. They will make you SMILE!

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: As part of our Christian service, OLOSS Student Council is sponsoring a food collection for Christmas. Please send in all items by Dec. 12^th. Most needed are such items as: Tuna Helper, Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Peanut butter, Chili Beans, Tuna, Mac & Cheese, Yams, Canned Pumpkin, Stuffing Mix, Canned milk, Corn, Peas, etc. These will be donated to the Eugene food pantry. We have a classroom competition going on to see which classroom brings in the most items. The winning class will receive a small prize.

OLOSS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL:  All are invited to the annual Christmas program put on by our students on Sunday, Dec. 7^th, after the 10:00 am Mass, in the school gymnasium.  We will do a full dress rehearsal on Friday, Dec. 5^th at 10:00 am. Please invite all grandparents or others who may not be able to attend on Sunday. Parts with costumes have been assigned, and nothing (as far as costumes) from home should be required. PLEASE FIND A LIST OF ACTORS/SOLOS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE MONTHLY MENU CALENDAR.  All those not in costume will please wear their Sunday best – PLEASE NO JEANS!!! We are asking parents to send in finger foods on Friday morning – so that we can get trays ready ahead of time for Sunday. Please consider sending in any of the following: crackers/dip, chips, sausage & crackers, fruits, cookies, candy, brownies, etc. If doing cookies, snacks – approx. 2 dozen or so. Thank you!

LOOKING AHEAD:  Our last day of school before Christmas will be December 19^th, with the parties at 1:30 pm. We are expecting a “special visitor” that morning as well. School will resume on Monday, Jan. 5^th, after the Christmas holiday.

CLASSROOM GIFTS:  The students in each classroom will be exchanging gifts of $5 value. Girls buy for girls and boys buy for boys. The gift exchange will be during their classroom parties on December 19^th.

SANTA STORE: The Santa Store is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18^th, during special classes. This is a special opportunity for our school children to shop for family members and they REALLY enjoy it. We are in need of donations of any kind, but most especially “dad” gifts, and brother/sister gifts. You can send those items in at any time. Also, we will need some helper elves to wrap gifts and help the students with shopping. Debbie Schulte & Wendy Whittle have volunteered to help out. If you are able to be here that day, please contact someone in the office.

UPDATE ON OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: Mrs. Haeffner is heading up efforts to make an outdoor classroom. Items needed for this classroom are: wind sock, concrete statuary, and a sundial. If you would like to donate, please send to the office. Many thanks to Fred & Wendy Whittle, for the donation of the weathervane and to Keith & Stacy Schrimpf, for the donation of the thermometer, weathervane, and rain gauge. Your generosity is really appreciated!

ROASTERS FOR KITCHEN:  The kitchen is in need of a couple new electric roasters. Target has them on sale this week for $27 for the 18 quart size. This would make a wonderful donation to the school!

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS! Our thanks goes out this week to Deb Schulte (Mrs. Joe Schulte) for so gracefully helping out in the preschool classroom one morning this week. Also, to Stephanie Lepper – who just came to have her picture taken with her ball team, but ended up staying and helping with pictures. We so appreciate you and also our standby volunteers – Debbie Schulte, Dianne Goetz, and Christina Eickhoff.

IDENTIFICATION OF HEALTH CONDITIONS – COMMUNICABLE & CONTAGIOUS:

Parents, we have had many students sick with a variety of illnesses, including upset stomach and diarrhea.  To keep our school as healthy as possible, please follow the handbook policy. Thank you for your help in this matter. As stated in the handbook: .  Parents should never knowingly send a sick child to school…The school reserves the right to require students to leave school and not be readmitted to school or school sponsored activities until the student is without symptoms for 24 hours. (Fever without medication, vomiting, diarrhea, etc)

CLARIFICATION ON SNOW DAY CANCELLATIONS:  We are following Eugene snow day cancellation this year. But, OLOS School families will still get parent alerts and cancellations will still be posted on the three local TV stations – Channels 8, 13 & 17.  Additionally, there may be times when we have to cancel school when Cole R-V does not because of parking lot conditions. If you, or someone you know, would be willing to clear snow from the lots to help alleviate this problem, please contact Mrs. Werdehausen.

CHILDREN’S MASS: Stephanie & Nicole Lepper are heading up efforts for the Children’s Choir for the early Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 pm. If your child would like to participate, please contact Stephanie at 821-6634 or Nicole 694-6634. Practices will begin after the Thanksgiving holiday.

IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING OLOS School students and families are collecting items for Julie (Oligschlaeger) St. George’s five month old baby girl, Madison. (Julie passed away last week at the age of 36.) Tom & Rose, Julie’s parents, are helping to take care of the baby. We will be collecting any donations of baby items, gift cards, or money up until we break for Christmas, and offer it to the family as a Christmas gift from the school. We will update you next week with specific sizes and needs. Please pray for the Oligschlaeger and St. George families as they go through this difficult time.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:  Monthly event calendars will once again be printed and come home in the Friday folder near the beginning of each month. However, they will be printed on the reverse of the menu. December will be the exception, however, because we are waiting on game dates. When we get those dates, the December calendar will be released. The calendar is always up on the website for your convenience at www.oloscougars.org.

DUE TO THE SHORT WEEK, THERE WILL BE NO FRIDAY FOLDER/NOTES SENT HOME NEXT WEEK. WE WISH ALL A WONDERFUL AND BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING, ENJOYING THE DAYS OFF CELEBRATING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMIILY!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

OLOS School Christmas Musical – Sunday, Dec. 7^th after  10:00 am Mass

First Reconciliation – Feb. 15, 2015, after

10:00 am Mass

First Eucharist – May 3, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS 8^th grade Graduation – May 9, 2015,

5:00  pm Mass

OLOS Preschool Graduation – May 10, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS Annual Golf Tournament – May 16 – begins @ 7:30

Please return your folder on Monday.

Have a great weekend.

Again, good luck to the deer hunters and BE SAFE!

Friday Newsletter 11-14-14

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  Midquarter

        Student Council Elections

Tues –

Wed –

Thurs- All School Mass (5/6 Ministry)

        Picture Retakes & Sports Pictures – begins after Mass

        Bonus Dress Down Day

Fri -   Progress Reports Available

        November Dress Down Day

PICTURE RETAKES:  Picture retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 20^th, after Mass. This will be a bonus dress down day. We will also be taking all team pictures and group pictures. Athletes – please remember to bring your shoes and anything you need to wear under or your uniform (volleyball & basketball). We have issued all basketball players their uniforms, but are holding them to be passed out until after picture day. Volleyball uniforms are being held in the office as well. Coaches are encouraged to have their picture taken with their team. Please call the office for more information.

ANDREW SCHULTE participated in the recent Speech Meet at St. Peter, Fulton. Andrew presented a serious speech, and received a red ribbon (1 point away from blue!!!). We congratulate Andrew for his fine efforts!

SEND IN YOUR ITEMS FOR ADRIAN RUSSELL!! Adrian Russell (alumnus) is currently stationed at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. We have adopted him as our pen pal this year. We are asking families to send in cards, uplifting notes and some of the following for a care package.. Ideas:  Hard candy, deck of cards, crossword puzzles, magazines, books, envelopes with stamps on them, stationary, filtered cup for water, mini flavored packets for water. We would like to have everything for the care package to school by THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17^TH.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS:  Students will be listening to the speeches of those running for Student Council

on Monday and then voting as well. Students who were interested in holding office were asked to write a speech this week. Good luck to all the candidates! Along with Amanda Burrows, Mrs. Haeffner will be an adult sponsor for this group.

OLOSS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL:  All are invited to the annual Christmas program put on by our students on Sunday, Dec. 7^th, after the 10:00 am Mass.  Parts with costumes will be assigned this week, and nothing (as far as costumes) from home should be required. All those not in costume will please wear their Sunday best – PLEASE NO JEANS!!! We will be asking parents to provide refreshments (finger food), and will provide a list with details the very near future. Thank you for your support!

SPIRIT WEEK:  At the end of November, OLOS students are encouraged to participate in spirit week, just before the basketball games get started for the season. On Monday, Nov. 24^th we will have “Sock it to Em” day – students wear crazy/funky socks, Tuesday, the 25^th will be “Show School Spirit by wearing blue & gold”. Wednesday the 26^th – each classroom will decide their theme. So much fun! Then we break for Thanksgiving!

SANTA STORE: The Santa Store is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18^th, during special classes. This is a special opportunity for our school children to shop for family members and they REALLY enjoy it. We are in need of donations of any kind, but most especially “dad” gifts, and brother/sister gifts. You can send those items in at any time. Also, we will need some helper elves to wrap gifts and help the students with shopping. Brittany Massman, Debbie Schulte & Wendy Whittle have volunteered to help out. If you are able to be here that day, please contact someone in the office.

COUGAR CHEER SQUAD:  Due to lack of interest, we will not have a cheer squad this year.

NEEDED:  2 x 6’s, the longer the better, for playground

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: As part of our Christian service, OLOSS Student Council is sponsoring a food collection for Christmas. Please send in all items by Dec. 12^th. Most needed are such items as: Tuna Helper, Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Peanut butter, Chili Beans, Tuna, Mac & Cheese, Yams, Canned Pumpkin, Stuffing Mix, Canned milk, Corn, Peas, etc. These will be donated to the Eugene food pantry.

SCIENCE FAIR:  This is the year for Science Fair projects (every other year). Be thinking about topics with your child. All students in grades 3^rd through 8^th are required to do a project as part of their science grade. Younger students are encouraged to participate as well. Guidelines will be sent home in the very near future.

SNOW DAYS:  We are following Eugene snow day cancellation this year. But, OLOS School families will still get parent alerts and cancellations will still be posted on the three local TV stations – Channels 8, 13 & 17.

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: Mrs. Haeffner is heading up efforts to make an outdoor classroom. Items needed for this classroom are: BIG outdoor thermometer, wind sock, weather vane, concrete statuary, rain gauge, and a sundial. If you would like to donate, please send to the office. Thanks for your support!

OLOS Penance Service – Wednesday, December 10^th at 7:00 pm

BASKETBALL PRACTICE TIMES:

4-6 BOYS –      Mondays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

7/8 BOYS -      Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

                    Sundays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

6/7/8 GIRLS –   Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

                   Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

An Invitation from the Diocesan Office: Following up on the success of last year’s event, a multicultural celebration will take place at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on November 23, the Feast of Christ the King.   Bishop John R. Gaydos will preside at a Mass at 2 p.m. that will feature representatives of the variety of cultures present in the diocese. Priests of the diocese, including many international priests who are serving here, will concelebrate.  Choirs representing various Hispanic, Hawaiian, African and Anglo liturgical traditions in parishes throughout the diocese will lead and accompany the singing.  Readings and General Intercessions will be proclaimed in eight different languages.  People in traditional ethnic dress will serve in several key liturgical roles.  A Multicultural Experience: After the Mass, a pot-luck banquet featuring food and entertainment from all over the world will be held in the Cathedral Undercroft.  All who attend are asked to bring a covered dish, reflecting their culinary heritage, to share with 12 to 15 people. Last year’s diocesan multicultural celebration was the first time Catholics from so many ethnic, geographical, linguistic and cultural backgrounds in this area came together for one celebration.  It “reflected both our cultural history and our future as a diocese,” Bishop Gaydos recently wrote to priests of the diocese.  The energy and emotion of last year’s Mass was a natural prelude to the banquet and celebration of culture that followed.  “We had time to meet one another, share one another’s company with a meal of traditional foods, and enjoy a variety of cultural dances and songs,” Bishop Gaydos recalled. Entertainment from Around the World: This year’s reception promises to embody an even broader representation of the local Church in all of its glorious diversity. African and Latin American dance groups from Westminster College are slated to perform, as are a Mexican dance couple from Sedalia, a Hawaiian dance group from Columbia, a Filipino dance group from in and around Boonville, and a couple from Hermann specializing in German folk dance. For the Whole Church: Families from all over the diocese are encouraged to attend the Christ the King Mass and celebration to help make it a truly universal celebration of cultural diversity and unity in faith.  People representing the various English-speaking traditions in the diocese are particularly encouraged to take part.  Children are welcome and are likely to be amazed by what they see, hear and taste at the event.  “This celebration is for everyone, for the whole Church,” emphasized Enrique Castro, diocesan director of Hispanic and Cross-cultural ministries, a member of the steering committee for the event. The celebration will end at around 6:30 p.m.  “It will be an opportunity to acknowledge and give thanks for the diversity of gifts and unity of faith that strengthens our Church,” organizers stated.  More information can be found online at www.diojeffcity.org.

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

OLOS School Christmas Musical – Sunday, Dec. 7^th after  10:00 am Mass

First Reconciliation – Feb. 15, 2015, after

10:00 am Mass

First Eucharist – May 3, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS 8^th grade Graduation – May 9, 2015,

5:00  pm Mass

OLOS Preschool Graduation – May 10, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS Annual Golf Tournament – May 16 – begins @ 7:30

Please return your folder on Monday.

Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

Good luck to all deer hunters this weekend!

BE SAFE!!!

Friday Newsletter 11-7-14

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon – 

Tues – Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony @ 2:00 pm in the gym

Wed – Whole Community Catechesis & Carry in Dinner – 6:30 pm in the gym

Thurs- All School Mass (1/2 Ministry)

        7/8 Tour Helias

Fri -  

VETERANS DAY:  On Tuesday, OLOS school students will be observing Veterans Day with a ceremony in the gym at 2:00 pm. Please invite all family members and spouses to school - either vets or active military. We salute YOU!

HELIAS VISIT:  On Thursday, Nov. 13 the 7^th and 8^th graders will tour Helias and enjoy a lunch out at El Jimador. Please find, fill out, and return the enclosed permission form on MONDAY. The students will need money for lunch and a tip Thanks to our drivers, Christy Evers, Matt Haeffner, and Rosie Beck.

MUFFINS WITH MOM:  Thanks so much to all the moms who were able to share the early morning with their child on Thursday, while enjoying the muffins. We were so glad to have you with us! Special thanks to Jessica Parr, for providing the hot chocolate.

PICTURE RETAKES:  Picture retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 20^th, after Mass. We will also be taking all team pictures and group pictures. Athletes – please remember to bring your shoes and anything you need to wear under or your uniform (volleyball & basketball). We have issued all basketball players their uniforms, but are holding them to be passed out until after picture day. Volleyball uniforms are being held in the office as well. Coaches are encouraged to have their picture taken with their team. Please call the office for more information.

MANY THANKS to Amanda Burrows, who has volunteered to be the adult sponsor for Student Council this year. We appreciate you, Amanda!

SANTA STORE: The Santa Store is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18^th, during special classes. This is a special opportunity for our school children to shop for family members and they REALLY enjoy it. We are in need of donations of any kind, but most especially “dad” gifts, and brother/sister gifts. You can send those items in at any time. Also, we will need some helper elves to wrap gifts and help the students with shopping. Brittany Massman, Debbie Schulte & Wendy Whittle have volunteered to help out. If you are able to be here that day, please contact someone in the office.

ADRIAN RUSSELL: Adrian Russell (alumnus) is currently stationed at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. We have adopted him as our pen pal this year. We are asking families to send in cards, uplifting notes and some of the following for a care package. We would like to have everything for the care package to school by November 17^th. Ideas:  Hard candy, deck of cards, crossword puzzles, magazines, books, envelopes with stamps on them, stationary, filtered cup for water, mini flavored packets for water.

SPIRIT WEEK:  At the end of November, OLOS students are encouraged to participate in spirit week, just before the basketball games get started for the season. On Monday, Nov. 24^th we will have “Sock it to Em” day – students wear crazy/funky socks, Tuesday, the 25^th will be “Show School Spirit by wearing blue & gold”. Wednesday the 26^th – each classroom will decide their theme. So much fun! Then we break for Thanksgiving!

COUGAR CHEER SQUAD:  It is time again to show our spirit for the OLOS basketball teams! I am calling all (girls or boys) who are interested in trying cheerleading. If you want to sign up, please contact the office by Monday, 11-17-14. As of now, there are not enough students signed up to have a cheer squad.

SNOW DAYS:  We are following Eugene snow day cancellation this year. But, OLOS School families will still get parent alerts and cancellations will still be posted on the three local TV stations – Channels 8, 13 & 17.

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: Mrs. Haeffner is heading up efforts to make an outdoor classroom. Items needed for this classroom are: BIG outdoor thermometer, wind sock, weather vane, concrete statuary, rain gauge, and a sundial. If you would like to donate, please send to the office. Thanks for your support!

SCIENCE FAIR:  This is the year for Science Fair projects (every other year). Be thinking about topics with your child. All students in grades 3^rd through 8^th are required to do a project as part of their science grade. Younger students are encouraged to participate as well. Guidelines will be sent home in the very near future.

WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS: This Wednesday evening all are invited to come share dinner (with a carry in meal) and learn more about Reconciliation. No homework will be assigned so that your whole family may attend. This event will begin at 6:30 pm

WELCOME! Mrs. Werdehausen is pleased as punch this week because she is new grandma to baby Mackenzie Lynn, who weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 ½ long.

BASKETBALL PRACTICE TIMES:

4-6 BOYS –      Mondays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

7/8 BOYS -      Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

                    Sundays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

6/7/8 GIRLS –   Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

                   Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

First Reconciliation – Feb. 15, 2015, after

10:00 am Mass

First Eucharist – May 3, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS 8^th grade Graduation – May 9, 2015,

5:00  pm Mass

OLOS Preschool Graduation – May 10, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS Annual Golf Tournament – May 16 – begins @ 7:30